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flickering

The correct spelling is flickering.

How to pronounce flickering

verb

Say it like: Fli-ker-ing

The correct spelling is flickering. To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light. For example: "Even after the acrimonious breakup, she still felt flickerings of love for him."

Usage Examples

Even after the acrimonious breakup, she still felt flickerings of love for him.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.
  2. 2.To keep going on and off; to appear and disappear for short moments; to flutter.
  3. 3.To flutter; to flap the wings without flying.

noun

  1. 1.A short, uncertain burst.

adjective

  1. 1.Shining unsteadily or vary rapidly in brightness (referring to a light or a source of light)

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